This looks like an interesting and heart-breaking read. I remember reading about the genocide in Rwanda years back and feeling a sense of awe that this could have actually happened. I then watched a powerful documentary on those horrific 100 days and it didn't make more sense (evil of this magnitude of always senseless) but I at least understood the context better. May the church of Jesus Christ have the will to love in these hard places and bring light to the seemingly impenetrable darkness. This book might help towards that end.
Michael Spencer reviews:
Christ Walks Where Evil Reigned is a brief, straightforward book that gives a full account of the causes of the Rwandan genocide, the social, political and cultural forces at work in the event, and the opportunities for healing and ministry that exist today. Archbishop Kolini and professor Holmes combine their knowledge to give a clear and helpful picture of tragedy and hope.
Christ Walks can be read and understood by any high school level reader. The authors do not dwell on morbid detail or emotional manipulation. They want the world to understand all of the diverse elements that combined to see almost a million people killed in 100 days, and how this event implicated the failures of the church and gave rise to opportunities for the church.
Christ Walks can be read in a few hours and will reward to reader with an understanding on African Christianity, the complex roots of racism, the lingering effects of colonialism and the present needs of the Rwandan people.
I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Africa, Rwanda, African Christianity or mercy ministries. Well written and helpful.
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Have you read An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusesabagina? It is the autobiography of the main character portrayed in the movie Hotel Rwanda. It is also a good one for those delving into the topic.
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